【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This finely crafted Noh mask represents Jūroku Chūjō (十六中将), a refined aristocratic male character modeled after the Heian-period poet Ariwara no Narihira. Known also as Zaigo Chūjō, he is associated with elegance, romance, and a sense of melancholy, often linked to tragic or emotionally complex roles. The expression is subtle and introspective, with gently lowered eyes and delicately carved features conveying quiet sorrow. The vertical shading of the eyebrows enhances this refined and wistful character, typical of masks used in plays where the role often appears as a defeated warrior spirit. The mask is hand-carved from wood and finished with traditional gofun (crushed oyster shell pigment), giving the surface its soft, luminous texture. The forehead features the classical aristocratic “hikimayu” style (painted eyebrows), while the teeth are blackened (ohaguro), reflecting Heian-period noble aesthetics. The reverse is lacquered in a warm brown tone, allowing the natural wood grain to remain visible, demonstrating careful craftsmanship. A cord for wearing the mask is attached. Condition is good overall for a vintage piece, with expected signs of age and use. There are surface scuffs, minor blemishes, and a small paint loss along the edge. Slight discoloration and wear can also be observed, particularly around the mouth and surface. Please refer carefully to the photographs for full condition details. Dimensions: approx. H 20.7 cm W 13.5 cm D 7.2 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!